Afternoon edition
Daily current affairs for UPSC, BPSC, State PCS and PSC exams.
Why in news?
Telangana is set to conduct Census 2027, the first after the state's formation. Preparations include house-marking and a self-enumeration phase.
Key points
- Census 2027 will be the first conducted in Telangana post-state formation.
- Houses will be marked with 'Cn' (Census) from May 11, 2026.
- A 15-day online self-enumeration period will be open from April 26 to May 10, 2026.
- No documents or proof will be sought during the enumeration process.
Background & context
The Census of India is a decennial process conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It collects demographic, economic, and social data about the population of India.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The self-enumeration phase for Census 2027 in Telangana will be conducted online via https://se.census.gov.in/
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 1: Social Issues (Population and related issues), GS Paper 2: Governance (Government policies and interventions)
Why in news?
Karnataka Chief Minister has proposed Bengaluru to become India's Agri-Tech capital, leveraging its IT prowess for agricultural development.
Key points
- Bengaluru, India's IT capital, is being promoted to also become the country's agri-tech capital.
- The vision involves integrating technologies like Artificial Intelligence into agriculture.
- The aim is to foster the integrated development of the agricultural sector and the state.
- This initiative was proposed at the Global Agritech Summit-2026.
Background & context
Bengaluru has a strong base in Information Technology and a burgeoning startup ecosystem. The agricultural sector in India is a significant contributor to the economy but faces challenges like low productivity, climate change, and market access.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The Global Agritech Summit-2026 was organized by the Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FKCCI).
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 3: Economy (Agriculture, Technology in agriculture), GS Paper 2: Government policies and interventions, Governance
Why in news?
YSRCP is raising concerns about the difficulties faced by farmers due to the lack of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their produce.
Key points
- The YSRCP is highlighting the distress of farmers regarding unremunerative prices for their crops.
- A key issue is the absence of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agricultural produce.
- The party held a meeting of its farmers' wing to strategize strengthening its support for farmers.
- This indicates a political focus on agricultural issues ahead of potential elections.
Background & context
Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a price assurance policy for agricultural produce, announced by the government to protect farmers against price volatility. It is a politically sensitive issue, often debated in the context of farmer welfare and agricultural economics.
★ Prelims fact capsule
YSRCP stands for Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party, a regional political party in Andhra Pradesh.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 3: Economy (Agriculture, Food Processing), GS Paper 2: Polity (Political parties and their platforms, welfare schemes)